One Must Fall 2097

The Good
This game is one of the very few 2D arcade fighter for the PC that really shine. It's original, fun to play, and still holds it's own after all these years. The graphics were very good and still work nowadays, but the real winner in this game are the tournament modes which are a great way of extending gameplay and were a first in 2-D arcade fighters. You can customize your 'bot in lots of ways, and offers an unique challenge that lasts a lot more than the standard "arcade/story" game mode.

The Bad
There are a lot of flaws with this game that will make it a not-so-hot game to the eyes of fighting aficionados. Mainly the lame special moves, the lack of scrolling arenas (which REALLY cramps up the action) and a strikingly slow-paced action, when compared to other beat 'em ups. Plus some of the bots are really lame.

The only other gripe I have with the game is a love or hate thing. Quite frankly giant bots are cool if they tear up cities and cause nuclear explosions when they fight. If you take stuff like that away the premise then gets really lame and I'm guessing most fighting veterans like me prefer the good 'ol "in your face" fist fights between humans than this "light" version of bot mashing.

The Bottom Line
For a PC gamer this is as good as it gets. It's original, it's got more gameplay and re-playability in it than those lame console ports and it delivers some serious fun. For those already versed in the world of "Sho-Ryu-Kens" this is no masterpiece, but it's still quite good and offers a nice change of pace.

The Good
Everything, starting with the gameplay itself. The game is addictive, challenging and most importantly FUN. The graphics are really well drawn and the robot models are detailed; the game engine is extremely well programmed (runs really well on a 486); the music is simply great and the design and concept are HUGE!

The Bad
Nothing! It rocks!

The Bottom Line
Seen Street Fighter 2? Liked it? No? Try this one.

The Good
Great overall execution for being a PC fighting game, the gameplay is one of his strongest points. The game is real addictive, the fact that you can upgrade your robot makes your game rely more on your strategy than in your ability in fighting (although it really helps...) Also the music was real cool, some simple but effective early 90s techno-tunes will be by your side as you kick some metallic asses.

The Bad
The controls were a bit limited and the 'anime-ish' portraits of the characters were a bit cheap-drawn, also some robots were a bit ridiculous-looking, remember Tranzor Z?

The Bottom Line
Very original and addictive, Epic Megagames doesn't only makes great platform games!